I remember Me and my family went to see him a year before he died at a screening of Poseidon Adventure at this theatre in Chicago where they have the actors come to talk about the film (I saw Martin Landau two years ago).

I remember my dad wore his spongebob tie to the event, and when we got in line we got our pictures taken all together with Ernest but I saw my Dad go over to Ernest and say "I know this is a bit odd but...can you sign my tie?" and Ernest didn't even hesitate, he signed it while my dad was wearing it. And when we were sitting in the theatre he came down the aisle and saw my dad, patted him on the shoulder and told him "You tell your son to watch out for EVIL" and that is one of my favorite moments in my life.

As many people may have seen Ernest in all his movies, he also left a lasting on kids as well, from his portrayal of Mermaid Man. Think of how many millions of kids will always know his voice. There can be no greater tribute!